HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Report of Rapid Needs Purchase for Repairs to 161 kV Electric Transmission Line RESOLUTION NO. 24-422
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE RAPID NEEDS PURCHASE
FOR REPAIRS TO THE 161 KV ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City's Electric utility operates a 16lkV transmission line between Ames
and Ankeny. This line is a critical component of utility infrastructure to ensure reliable service to
Electric Services customers; and,
WHEREAS,on May 21,2024,the transmission line was damaged by a destructive tornado
in the vicinity of Ankeny. Eleven transmission poles were broken from the tornado, leaving the
line out of service until replaced; and,
WHEREAS, to ensure that reliable electrical service could be maintained to the City's
electric customers, immediate repairs were needed to re-establish this line. The repair work
involved replacement of poles, restringing the conductor, and re-establishing the fiber
communication link.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the report of the rapid needs purchase for repairs to the 161kV electric transmission line in the
amount of$625,504.86 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of July, 2024.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher, Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of July, 2024.